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In 1603, a Tokugawa shogunate (military dictatorship) ushered in a long period of isolation from foreign influence in order to secure its power. For 250 years this policy enabled Japan to enjoy stability and a flowering of its indigenous culture. Fol... [read more]
In 1603, a Tokugawa shogunate (military dictatorship) ushered in a long period of isolation from foreign influence in order to secure its power. For 250 years this policy enabled Japan to enjoy stability and a flowering of its indigenous culture. Fol... [read more] Blog: Japan Winding to an End
Date: September 14th 2006
Wow, has it been almost 2 weeks already?! We have arrived safe and sound in Kobe and tomorrow we depart on the ferry bound for China!! Sorry for the short break in entries, internet was unavailable at our hotel in Osaka and we couldn't find any wifi hotspots. Unfortunately in McDonalds you need to have internet with a specific service provider for it to work. After all the worrying about o ... read more
Date: September 14th 2006
Wow, has it been almost 2 weeks already?! We have arrived safe and sound in Kobe and tomorrow we depart on the ferry bound for China!! Sorry for the short break in entries, internet was unavailable at our hotel in Osaka and we couldn't find any wifi hotspots. Unfortunately in McDonalds you need to have internet with a specific service provider for it to work. After all the worrying about o ... read more
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